polystichous

adjective

po·​lys·​ti·​chous pə-ˈli-sti-kəs How to pronounce polystichous (audio)
: arranged in several rows

Word History

Etymology

Greek polystichos, from poly- + stichos row — more at distich

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polystichous was circa 1889

Dictionary Entries Near polystichous

polystichoid

polystichous

Polystichum

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“Polystichous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polystichous. Accessed 24 Sep. 2023.

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